All of the resources included in our patient safety resource centre have been reviewed by the Health Foundation and a team of patient safety experts. We believe them to be of the highest possible standard but we do not take responsibility for the accuracy of information from third parties.

This article provides health care practitioners and clinicians with the most current valid assessment and screening tools for evaluating pregnant women for intimate partner violence (IPV) in a health care setting.

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This slide pack guides clinicians on possible presentations of partner violence including emotional abuse, signs to look for, questioning strategies and strategies for managing and supporting these patients. It recommends screening tools to be used at regular intervals during pregnancy and includes advice on creating a safety plan.

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This campaign summarises evidence surrounding the incidence of domestic violence in pregnancy and contains various resources designed to raise awareness of partner violence both amongst healthcare professionals and resources which can be shared with patients.

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A resource for patients who have had sepsis to help find support from other patients who have gone through similar experiences. This resource can also be used as an information source for patients concerned about sepsis during pregnancy.

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Sepsis is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. In the UK, sepsis is now the leading cause of direct maternal deaths. Raising awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks of maternal sepsis and the importance of early management is urgently needed.

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This article deals with those monitoring techniques that are used immediately preceding or during childbirth - known as intrapartum fetal monitoring. It looks at criticisms of the routine use of electronic fetal monitoring, who should have monitoring, fetal blood sampling, and potential future developments in this field.